Kindergarten Activities
From outdoor activities perfect for a sunny day, to indoor activities for when the rain is falling, we've got math activities, science activities, writing, reading, and more: so get those paints and markers ready! Make a book, go word fishing, or send kids on a shape scavenger hunt. Here are dozens of things to do with your kindergarten child.
Play Beginning Sounds Clothespin Match-Up
Kindergarteners develop phonological awareness skills in a variety of ways, including lots of fun, hands-on games. Here's a fun way to get your child to listen to beginning alphabet sounds and match them with their letter symbols.
Make Rain in a Bag!
This experiment lets young learners explore the water cycle long before they can define the words precipitation, evaporation, and condensation.
Create a Family Tree!
With this fun craft, you can make a three-dimensional family tree that's made by tracing your child's own arm. Strong and sturdy, like a true family, this tree will remind him of all the special people in his family.
Create Creepy Crawlers
Papier mache is messy, fun, and enables kids to use their hands to create something special, like these papier mache caterpillars.
Craft a Royal Reading Crown
There's something about crowns that never quite goes out of style, especially if you're a kindergarten kid. Here's a creative way to make one, and build in some phonics practice while you're at it.
String a Slithery Snake!
Kids love making patterns and they love animals. Why not combine the two to make a fun paper chain animal while teaching them about color repetition?
Make Hidden Color Dough
Here's a fun activity kindergarteners can do completely on their own, while learning about colors and dilution. All they need to do is mix flour and water together to get a nice, pliable dough. It will turn into different colors when they add food coloring, one drop at a time.
Make a Rock Salt Mosaic
Is your kindergartener getting tired of the standard art supplies? How about making a mosaic? This recipe is kinder safe, no broken glass involved!
Where Do I Live? An Animal Habitat Game
During kindergarten, your child will study habitats and learn that a habitat is where an animal lives. This silly game reinforces the concept of habitats and what animals live in different habitats.
Create a Rebus Reading Puzzle
The most common kind of rebus uses pictographs that sound like a word in place of a word to make messages. This activity combines some of the most common sight words with busy hands for a winning combination of learning and creativity!
